Metallic Robot Mask

This mask is the perfect finishing touch for a classic DIY robot costume this Halloween! Age: 5+ Duration: 10 Minutes (plus drying time) Learning Outcomes: Exercise fine motor skills. Practice precision scissor skills. Create beautiful take-home art! You’ll Need:  R52076 Folding Fun Masks Aluminum Foil (available at most grocery stores) White glue Tempera Paint Paintbrushes Goo Spreader…

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3D Features Mask

This cheerful mask incorporates paper sculpting to create vivid 3D facial features! Use as part of a costume or as colorful wall art! Age: 5+ Duration: 30 minutes (plus drying time) Learning Outcomes: Practice sculpting with paper. Explore new art techniques. Exercise fine motor skills. Talk about what masks represent for various world cultures. You’ll Need: R52010 African…

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Day of the Dead Color-Diffusing Calavera

Day of the Dead Color-Diffusing Calavera Artwork

Bonus Post! Get ready to party for Dia de los Muertos with these color diffusing paper Calaveras! Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is November 2nd. This Mexican holiday is celebrated throughout Mexico and in the United States, and it focuses on remembering  and celebrating friends and family members who have passed…

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Paper Sculpted Lion Mask

These easy paper sculpting techniques create a beautiful 3D effect on any basic mask!  Age: 5+ Duration: 20 Minutes Learning Outcomes: Practice precision scissor skills! Explore the tensile strength and elasticity of paper. Learn how different textures create different looks! You’ll Need: R52083 Wild Animal Fold-Up Masks Construction Paper Crayons Scissors Tape Select your mask. We chose a…

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Steampunk Gears Mask

Steampunk glorifies sci-fi without advanced technology! Get kids excited about this unique sci-fi genre and the beautiful artwork the genre has inspired with this sparkly mask! Age: 5+ Duration: 20 minutes (plus drying time) Learning Outcomes: Get creative juices flowing with this activity. Talk about a popular literary genre and the art and fashion aesthetics it inspired.…

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Peek-a-boo Art Silhouettes

Give nature a makeover with these colorful silhouettes! Age: 5+ Duration: 20 minutes Learning Outcomes: Exercise fine motor skills. Explore the merging of several styles of art. Create a beautiful craft. You’ll Need: R22052 Double Color Sheets R5615 Nature Stencils R15203 Decorative Hues Paper Plain white paper Scissors White Glue Pencil Start by choosing one or two nature…

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Wax-Resist Leaf Art

This beautiful artwork mixes science and nature to produce something beautiful! Age: 4+ Duration: 10 minutes (not including drying time) Learning Outcomes: Explore color diffusion, wax resist, and practice fine motor skills. You’ll Need: R5815 Leaf Rubbing Plates R15213 Color Diffusing Sheets R22041 Economy Fun Frames R54460 Squiggle Pipettes  Liquid Watercolor paint (or food coloring) Markers…

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Art-A-Roni Rainbow

This adorable mobile is a terrific take-home craft! Practice stringing, fine motor skills and color coordination with this tactile, beautiful craft. Age: 4+ Duration: 15 minutes Learning Outcomes: Explore the science of rainbows! Practice fine motor skills. You’ll Need: R2111 Art-A-Roni® Colored Noodles R2195 Little Shape Beads Paper Plate Cotton Balls Yarn White Glue Scissors Hole Punch Start…

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Crafty Leaf Wreath

This fabulous fall craft uses leaves that will never crumble away! Is rain or snow keeping you indoors this fall? Did last year’s real leaf wreaths crumble to dust? Never fear, this exciting variation on a school craft staple will last almost forever! Age: 5+ Duration: 10 minutes Learning Outcomes: Create a beautiful take-home craft. Exercise fine motor…

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Leaf Rubbing Plate Name Badges

These beautifully detailed leaves make a great backdrop for name badges! This craft is perfect for “Getting to Know You” activities in the classroom.  Age: 4+ Duration: 5 minutes Learning Outcomes: Practice writing your name. Exercise fine motor skills. You’ll Need: R15294 Terrific Tree Craft Paper R5815 Leaf Rubbing Plates Crayons Scissors Washable Marker This quick craft is…

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